how to request money from someone and be able to safely post my item whilst paypal hold the funds

[swswswmo]

how to request money from someone and be able to safely post my item whilst paypal hold the funds

[kernowlass]

@swswswmo 

Paypal does not provide an escrow service.

However as a new seller your funds may well be on hold until you prove delivery of the item to the buyer OR 21 days after they have paid as per link.

https://www.paypal.com/uk/smarthelp/article/why-is-my-payment-on-hold-or-unavailable-faq1987

Your best bet is to read up on paypals seller protection policy in their user agreement so you can risk assess your transactions.